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NSC SHIPPERS’ REGISTRATION SCHEME
GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETION OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORMS
1. Application form and membership registration are free of charge
2. Following documents to be attached:
i. Certificate of Incorporation for applicants under corporate category
ii. Certificate of Registration of Business Name
iii. Copy of bill of lading of most recent transaction
iv. Photocopy of Certificate of Registration with Nigerian Export Promotion Council (for exporters)
3. Benefits of Membership:
Access to the following:
- Circulars and publications from the Council
- Legal and regulatory policies, conventions on international shipping activities
- Information Services - On trade contract, shipping position, vessel information and cargo location at the ports, alternative routs for shipments, commodity and customer sourcing
- Advisory Services – Economic policies rendered to shippers and government on matters that affect international trade by sea, air and land
- Advocacy – Option of conciliation, mediation and arbitration in preference to litigation
- Education/Enlightenment – Comprehensive education programme aimed at equipping importers and exporters to trade successfully through workshops and seminars
- Support Services – Other support services offered by Council include:
- Cargo Defence Fund- Provides services such as Legal/Technical Advice, loan to pursue Litigation or arbitration, payment for Risk Management Services, Foregn Legal Representation, Cover for Specified Risks as agreed, Quality Information Services, General Risk Management Advice and Provision of alternative Dispute Resolution Forum.
- Facilitation of Inland Container Depot Projects
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Click here to Download Shippers' Registration Form
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